Looking for cheap flights

critical engine · Post by **critical engine** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:04 am

Lookin to fly to Toronto or Hamilton from Edmonton. Westjet and AC lookin for mad chedda. Anyone know of other airlines that fly there of cheaper fares?

might have to catch the greyhound

sky's the limit · Post by **sky's the limit** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:07 am

It never ceases to amaze me, that on a forum where there is almost universal discontent at current wages, we have people asking where to find the cheapest flights...

You guys really don't see the forest for the trees do you?

STL

critical engine · Post by **critical engine** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:13 am

So... that means your you don't either.

The actuall question was if anyone knew of any cheap flights, not whether you agree with me spending whole 2 weeks wages to fuckin fly there and back.

TerrainTerrain · Post by **TerrainTerrain** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:18 am

how much is grayhound? I've been told its not as cheap as some would believe, especially Edmonton to S. Ontario.

invertedattitude · Post by **invertedattitude** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:18 am

critical engine wrote:So... that means your you don't either.

The actuall question was if anyone knew of any cheap flights, not whether you agree with me spending whole 2 weeks wages to fuckin fly there and back.

So spend $500 and buy a cheap jalopy and drive for christ sake.

What is your problem? Airlines should have cheaper fares, lose money so you can fly?

Canada is a huge country, and YHM-YEG is a big chunk of airspace/fuel to cover.

Now this last part may come as a surprise to you, but airlines are not in the charity business, they're here to make money.

TerrainTerrain · Post by **TerrainTerrain** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:20 am

the best way to save money on flights is to book early. Months in advance. If you don't, then expect to sell your soul to get a flight 2 weeks from now.

That, or ride the rails.

water wings · Post by **water wings** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:21 am

wow.... when are you planning on going, cus i found direct return flights in mid October on AC for 465.64 including taxes... and yet your are willing to sit on a greyhound bus for the better part of 3 days....and will cost you round trip 312.55 with 7 days notice or 695.00 last minute (like 6 days notice)
book early, and fly... even then, fly...i can still recall the feel of "bus butt" after 24 hours from Wawa to Kenora...yep - 24 hours....

critical engine · Post by **critical engine** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:32 am

hey dont remember saying airlines are charity cases

why are people such idiots???

when i went out and bought a car, I made a similar post on a forum looking for cheaper prices. Guess what, someone actually helped me

when i was looking for a TV I posted on an electronics forum. Got a great deal. Pretty sure Sony didn't give me charity

Now listen up. All I asked was, if anyone knows of cheaper deals, or other airlines that may fly there. I phone wardair, no awnser. Pacific Western, nothing. Tried Canadain, and BC air but the lines were busy.
Did however get a voicemail from Greyhound air, but I haven't checked it yet.

Anyway, thanks for all the wonderful help. I'm just gonna hop the container train be there in a few hours. Unless of course Jetsgo returns my call.....

sky's the limit · Post by **sky's the limit** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:35 am

At least you've got a sense of humour about it... Sorry mate, guess I started that one. You ever thought of going "frieght?"

STL

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:07 pm

Did ya look at Harmony? I'm flying YVR - YYZ this week on them, had a GREAT fare.

critical engine · Post by **critical engine** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:35 pm

See now dats what I'm talkin about!! Never thought of frieght! I kinda like that idea.

Bring my own football with me, I call him Spalding

New question, anyone got an "in" on cargo flights??

I have beer, willing to travel! and share!!

Funny how there is always money for booze, but not for anything else?!?!

Harmony was a great idea!!! Thanks!! They only fly to Hawaii from Edmonton, but I never even though of them. Thanks again

Redneck_pilot86 · Post by **Redneck_pilot86** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:39 pm

might be cheaper to look at YEG-YVR-YYZ? If Harmony is cheap and does the YVR-YYZ run, might be worth looking at.

tellyourkidstogetarealjob · Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:54 am

Jeez, with a tagline like that you could just float over there under your inflated head!

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You guys are being a little rough.

While you have valid points, he's in the industry and probably believed the, "High pay in the airline industry", and, "Enjoy the flight benefits" propaganda. Just like you and me.

He's obviously aware the first one is crap or he wouldn't need to scrounge for a cheap flight. Don't disillusion him more by telling him the second one's a myth unless you want to go to YWG in mid-February.

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Seriously, YEG is kind of a backwater. YYC or YVR to YHM or YYZ are probably more realistic. If you scope the online booking, YYC to YYZ might be cheaper due to more seats available.

Also, I've found leaving at an inconvenient time (like 05:30) sometimes gets a cheaper fare.

You could try giving the pretty-please-with-sugar-on-top treatment to Cargojet and see what their policy is towards non-employees.

Good luck.